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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1959
Page
7
Orioles ace Wilhelm prevents Yankees from scoring as he nets his sixth win in a 5-0 victory. Mantle and Lumpe are limited by the knuckler while Cleveland wins 1-0 over Detroit.
Yesterday's Stars report on Hoyt Wilhelm of the Orioles pitching within six outs of a second no hitter against the Yankees before a one-hit 5-0 victory. Hank Aaron of the Braves had a big day with a home run a double and two singles driving in three and scoring four as Atlanta beat Philadelphia 10-5.
The New York Yankees, in the AL cellar, sparked two clashes with news photographers and faced umpire discipline. Bob Turley argued a ball call and faced a heated exchange before being removed in Baltimore.
Ann Arbor Mich Big Ten splits over Rose Bowl contract renewal and a 1946 clause allowing member schools to enter the Rose Bowl individually. Anti bowl bloc Ohio State Illinois Wisconsin Northwestern Minnesota blocks renewal while pro bowl Michigan Iowa Indiana Purdue Michigan State keeps the old provision, risking invitations after 1960.
Monroe golfers carded a 437 to finish fourth in the Badger League tournament in Edgerton. Jefferson won with 406, followed by Edgerton 422, Ft. Atkinson 434, Monona Grove 441, Stoughton 443, and Wisconsin High 462. Coach Gay Steensrud praised Jefferson’s dominant effort. Medalist honors went to Jefferson’s Tom Hotter with a 76. Monroe players included Lovelace 81, Robilette 88, Mauerman 86, Trickel 82, and Phillips 100. The team is 5-2 in conference duals and will prepare for the WIAA Baraboo section on May 29.
Ann Arbor reports Chuck Steeno tied for medalist honors with 151 after a 77 77 in the 40th annual Big Ten Golf Tournament. Wisconsin stood seventh with 800 strokes while Michigan led at 776 and Iowa duo Frank Jones and Bob Davis shared medalist honors.
Wisconsin Friday qualified five men for finals in the Big Ten Track Meet. Participants include Bob Guerts in high and low hurdles, Jesse Nixon in the 440, Bob Rechord in the 100 yard dash, and Dan McKinney in the half mile.
Indian Prime Minister Nehru maintains a brass mold of Abraham Lincoln's hand on his study table as a symbolic relic. The artifact emphasizes Lincolns influence on Nehrus views of liberty and leadership amid India’s postcolonial era.
Milwaukee manager Fred Haney declares his 1956 Braves are better than the pennant winners of the prior season. He notes additions like Bill Bruton and Wes Covington, a deeper bench, strong hitting by Johnny Logan Del Crandall and praise for Henry Aaron who is rising to elite status among right handers.
Argentinian heavyweight Alex Miteff beat substitute Wayne Bethea by unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden. He started strong but faded in mid rounds after a head butt and a hand injury slowed him. Bethea, filling in for Zora Folley, pressed and believed he could have won.
Wisconsin loses 5-4 to Northwestern in a seventh inning rally as the Wildcats seize the seventh inning lead on four runs aided by three Wisconsin errors. The loss leaves Wisconsin 7 6 in conference play while Northwestern stands 6 6 1, affecting a top two finish.
Paul Burrow and Larry Oda top the Rockford Speedway standings with 28 points each as action resumes tonight. Time trials start at 7 p.m. and eight races are on the card with Corky Wickson at 18 Gerke 13 and Red Rose 11 among high point drivers.
The standings show Cleveland and Chicago leading the American League divisions with wins and losses. Notable results include Baltimore defeating New York 5–0 and Boston beating Washington 4–3, with several upcoming games listed for Detroit Chicago and New York. In the National League Milwaukee tops with 22 11, while Los Angeles and San Francisco chase. recent results include Milwaukee 10 Philadelphia 5 and Los Angeles 2 San Francisco 1 in extra innings.
Chicago Cardinals send quarterback Lamar McHan to Green Bay for a future NFL draft choice. McHan, 26, was the Cards top pick in 1954 and spent five seasons with Chicago. The report also notes Army private LeRoy Baas of Ft. Carson, Colo., previously a private detective.
Don Drysdale snapped a winless streak with a 2-1 13 inning win as the Dodgers moved into second place over the Giants. Gil Hodges delivered the decisive two out hit, while Hank Aaron led Milwaukee’s attack and Lew Burdette became the majors’ first seven-game winner. The Dodgers, Braves, and Cardinals also won as a three way tie shift occurred.
Mrs Hettie Broughton and daughter Mrs Frank Honig from Pompano Beach Florida visited Evansville and Footville friends while Mrs Minnie Anderson stayed with her daughter Mrs Claire Kennett in Madison. Kendall Junior college graduate Judith Blumer and Lin Lepsey from Evanston joined relatives in town for weekend events.
Community notices list Friday visits and weekend gatherings across Monroe Brodhead and Lamira. Families including Siedschlags Grenzows Hartwicks and Mil lers host and visit relatives with illness and May birthdays noted. S gts include Frank Siedschlag Martha Schultz George Hartwig and others.
Sgt Romanowski to enter Hughes Aircraft Co. school for six months en route visits include Sgt Hitchcock and Mrs Hitchcock at Wichita Falls Texas. Numerous relatives and friends from Albany Freeport Monroe Juda Blacksburg Va. visitations and illness issues tied to Juda area schools.
Monticello residents Mrs. C. D. Curtis and Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Wittner of New Glarus visited others in Monticello and Monroe. LaVerne Holcomb of Monroe called on the Ira Holecombs. the Danninghand family visited the Holcombs. Yolanda Richards and Ronda and Beth Ann Schuler joined Margaret Kammerer in Monroe. Mrs. Richards called on Hollis Elmer. Mrs. Jacob Voegeli and Mrs. Jack Hoskins flew from Madison to Bethesda to visit Royal Voegeli and family. James Dooley Albert Knobel with Mr. and Mrs. Josh Hoesly traveled through New Glarus to Madison and Stoughton. Fred T. Burgy and daughters Marianne and Ronda attended Parents Weekend at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. C. M. Stauffer and spouse were in Cambridge.
Mmes. Bertha Keller and Hazel Kundert visited their daughter Mrs. James Knoblausch. Dwight Elmer and children from New Glarus spent Sunday with Fred and? Roethlisberger. Sarah Klassy was dismissed from St. Clare hospital and moved to White Haven Nursing Home. John G. Blum and family visited Truman Long in St. Clare hospital. Walter and Marie Hammerly hosted Monroe visitors. Ralph Kubly Thomas Brusveen and Hans Brusveen head to Stone Lake for fishing. Gilbert Babler and Ernest Wenger visited John G. Blum household. A. W. Becker returned to Madison after visiting E. A. Bently and relatives. Nona Babler, recently dismissed, visited by Fred Babler and Walter Tryon.
Mechanics and drivers pushed to finish 10 mile trials at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as May 30s 500 mile race qualifiers faced time limits. Jimmy Bryan's Belond Special battled a sheared oil pump after setting a 135.601 mph record two years ago with Sam Hanks.
Skyscrapers in New York and other metropolises disrupt radio and TV signals prompting WEAF to relocate transmission studios from Manhattan to Long Island to improve reception and service.
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